§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales what were the terms of reference of the Council for the Welsh Language; why he decided to terminate its work; and when its activities formally came to an end.
§ Mr. John MorrisThe terms of reference of the Council for the Welsh Language were:
To examine and keep under review social and other factors affecting the use and welfare of the Welsh Language and the relationship between these and the use of both languages in Wales;
NUMBER OF ACRES OF LAND FARMED IN WALES BY FORM OF TENURE Wholly owned Wholly rented More than 50 per cent. owned More than 50 per cent. rented 1970 … … … … 1,742,900 1,023,900 595,000 358,800 1971 … … … … 1,786,650 928,860 649,300 335,448 1972 … … … … 1,783,521 876,729 650,798 374,615 1973 … … … … 1,765,407 874,830 660,483 376,569 1974 … … … … 1,797,208 873,635 640,977 375,740 1975 … … … … 1,702,483 785,836 756,955 447,456 1976 … … … … 1,738,750 756,750 798,250 463,000 Source: The Annual Digest of Welsh Agricultural Statistics.
§ Mr. Roderickasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will publish the number of tenant farms and the number
NUMBER OF HOLDINGS IN WALES BY FORM OF TENURE Wholly owned Wholly rented More than 50 per cent. owned More than 50 per cent. rented 1970 … … … … 18,502 10,614 4,541 2,527 1971 … … … … 18,383 9,735 5,028 2,151 1972 … … … … 17,716 8,744 4,970 2,591 1973 … … … … 17,239 8,446 4,741 2,462 1974 … … … … 17,457 8,417 4,584 2,354 1975 … … … … 16,749 7,504 5,369 2,831 1976 … … … … 17,232 7,160 5,312 2,896 Source: The Annual Digest of Welsh Agricultural Statistics.